BIBLICAL HEBREW

HEB 1120, 1121 Beginning Hebrew I (4) Introduction to the basic grammar, syntax and phonology of modern and classical Hebrew. Meets the foreign language requirement for the BA degree. No language laboratory required.

HEB 2230 Intermediate Hebrew (4) Translation and commentary of selected Hebrew readings. Meets the foreign language requirement for the BA degree. No language lab required.

MODERN HEBREW

HBR 1120 Elementary Modern Hebrew I (4) Usually offered in the Fall. No previous knowledge required. May not be taken by native speakers. Introduction to the alphabet, basic vocabulary, grammar and syntax of modern Hebrew. Oral comprehension, speaking and writing are emphasized through a communicative approach. Students are also introduced to modern Israeli culture. May not be taken concurrently with HBR 1121 and/or HBR 2200.
Syllabus

HBR 1121 Elementary Modern Hebrew II (4) Usually offered in the Spring. Prerequisite: HBR 1120, or equivalent. May not be taken by native speakers. Continues the introduction to modern Hebrew begun in HBR 1120. Cultural orientation and the practical use of Hebrew in meaningful situations. Oral comprehension, speaking and writing are emphasized through a communicative approach. May not be taken concurrently with HBR 1120 and/or 2200.

HBR 2200 Intermediate Modern Hebrew (4) Usually offered in the Fall. Prerequisites: HBR 1120, 1121 or equivalent. May not be taken by native speakers. Completion of this course will fulfill the foreign language requirement for the College of Arts and Sciences. In a proficiency-oriented classroom, students continue their study of Hebrew. Introduction to modern Hebrew prose (fiction and non-fiction) as well as the continued development of speaking, listening, writing and grammatical skills. May not be taken concurrently with HBR 1120 and/or 1121.

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